authoritarian
gb/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən/ us/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən/
C1
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adjective
C1
property
1
favoring strict, controlling authority
Liking or using very strong control and expecting people to obey without question, often giving them little freedom.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is authoritarian
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "authoritarian" with "authoritative." "Authoritarian" suggests overly strict control and limited freedom, usually with a negative feeling. "Authoritative" usually has a positive meaning of being respected and confident, often because of knowledge or experience.
Sinónimos
dictatorial (Stronger and more negative; often suggests cruel or unfair use of power.)
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autocratic (Focuses on power held by one person with little input from others; often used in political or workplace contexts.)
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repressive (Emphasizes actively limiting freedom and punishing opposition.)
Antónimos
democratic (Stresses shared power and participation rather than control from above.)
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liberal (Suggests openness to different ideas and greater personal freedom.)
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permissive (Emphasizes allowing people a lot of freedom and not being strict.)
Colocaciones
authoritarian regime
|authoritarian government
|authoritarian leadership
|authoritarian parenting
|authoritarian style
|authoritarian rule
Temas
politics
|society
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The new president has adopted increasingly authoritarian policies toward the media.
- Many citizens fear that the country is sliding toward an authoritarian system.
- Her management style is highly authoritarian, leaving employees little room to make decisions.
- He grew up in a very authoritarian household where questioning rules was not allowed.
- Critics warn that the reforms could pave the way for a more authoritarian form of government.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The teacher was too authoritarian, and the students were afraid to speak.
- People left the company because the boss was very authoritarian.
- Some parents are authoritarian and do not listen to their children.
- The party became more authoritarian after it won the election.
- An authoritarian leader does not like open discussion.
Sustantivo
C1
entity
2
person who is very controlling
A person who likes to control others in a very strict way and wants people to obey without question.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is an authoritarian
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "authoritarian" (noun) where "dictator" would be more natural in clearly political contexts. "Authoritarian" as a noun can describe any very controlling person, not only a national leader.
Sinónimos
autocrat (Often used for rulers or leaders with almost complete power, especially in politics or organizations.)
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control freak (Informal and often about everyday personal behavior, not necessarily political power.)
Antónimos
democrat (Suggests a person who believes power should be shared and that people should have a say in decisions.)
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liberal (Describes someone who supports individual freedom and is open to different opinions.)
Colocaciones
be an authoritarian
|a real authoritarian
|act like an authoritarian
|an authoritarian at heart
|a strict authoritarian
Temas
people
|politics
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- As a manager, he is an authoritarian who refuses to share decision-making power.
- The children saw their father as an authoritarian who never explained his rules.
- Many voters are tired of authoritarians who silence critics and control the media.
- Working under an authoritarian can be stressful, because every small choice is checked.
- She used to be an authoritarian, but over time she became more open to discussion.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My old boss was an authoritarian, and no one liked working for him.
- Her father is an authoritarian who decides everything for the family.
- People do not want another authoritarian to lead the country.
- He acts like an authoritarian and does not listen to other ideas.
- The students thought their new principal was an authoritarian.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
authoritarian
AFI
GB/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən/
US/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən/
Sílabas y acento
au - thor - it - ari - an (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ari)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: authoritarian
Noun
- Base: authoritarian
- Plural: authoritarians
Familia de palabras
Forms
authoritarians
noun
Core family
authority
noun B1
authoritarianism
noun C1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
anti-authoritarian
adjective
unauthorized
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
authoritatively
adverb
Expresiones
authoritarian government
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
government that rules very strictly
A government that rules in a very strict way and does not allow much freedom or open opposition.
Ejemplos
- Under the authoritarian government, protests are quickly broken up by the police.
- Journalists in an authoritarian government often face pressure or threats.
- The country moved from an authoritarian government to a more democratic system.
authoritarian leadership
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən lˈidɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
very controlling leadership style
A way of leading where the leader makes all the important decisions and expects others to follow without question.
Ejemplos
- Authoritarian leadership can be effective in emergencies but often harms creativity.
- The company culture changed when the new CEO replaced authoritarian leadership with a more open style.
- Researchers compared authoritarian leadership with more cooperative approaches in the workplace.
authoritarian parenting
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən pˈɛɹəntɪŋ/
fixed phrase
very strict parenting style
A way of raising children that is very strict and expects strong obedience, with little open discussion.
Ejemplos
- Studies suggest that authoritarian parenting can lead to fear rather than respect.
- Her parents practiced authoritarian parenting, setting many rules but rarely explaining them.
- The article compared authoritarian parenting with more flexible approaches.
authoritarian regime
1/əθˌɔɹɪtˈɛɹiən ɹɪʒˈim/
fixed phrase
strict, freedom-limiting government
A type of government that has very strong control and gives people few political rights or freedoms.
Ejemplos
- The authoritarian regime banned all opposition parties.
- Many people fled the country to escape the authoritarian regime.
- Citizens protested against the authoritarian regime's new laws.
- International groups accused the authoritarian regime of serious human rights abuses.
- The new laws give the president powers similar to those in an authoritarian regime.